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NAMI Yakima will offer the free 5-hour seminar, Family & Friends, on Saturday February 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Comprehensive Healthcare, 402 S 4th Avenue, Yakima WA 98902. The program informs and supports those who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources. Lunch will be provided. To register, contact the NAMI office at 453-8229, or you may register directly by going to https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-Programs/NAMI-Family-Friends

NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a workshop that will help you share your story with elected officials. A workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, February 6 at 4:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower High School Library. Contact the NAMI office at info@namiyakima.org or call 509-453-8229 for further information.

NAMI Yakima will offer the free 5-hour seminar, Family & Friends, on December 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Comprehensive Healthcare, 402 S 4th Avenue, Yakima WA 98902. The program informs and supports those who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication strategies, crisis preparation and NAMI resources. Lunch will be provided. To register, contact the NAMI office at 453-8229, or you may register directly by going to https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-Programs/NAMI-Family-Friends.

All NAMI Yakima group facilitators, class teachers and program presenters are invited to attend the Quarterly Meeting of the Education and Support Committee on Monday, November 26, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the auditorium at Comprehensive Healthcare. The agenda will include program evaluation of the past year and strategic planning for FY 2018-19. Please contact the NAMI Office if you plan to attend.

The NAMI Advocacy Committee is sponsoring a NAMI Smarts Advocacy Workshop on Tuesday, November 13 from 3-5 p.m. The workshop will be held at Comprehensive Healthcare, 402 S. 4th Avenue, Yakima WA 98902. Participants will learn to tell their stories of challenge, recovery and hope and will develop tools for effective advocacy to policy makers. There is no charge for this event. Please contact the NAMI Office at 509-453-8229 or info@namiyakima.org to register.

Leading Out Loud is the theme of a workshop scheduled for Monday, October 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Comprehensive Healthcare, 402 S. 4th Avenue, Yakima WA 98902. Individuals with a mental health condition, family members and the community are invited to participate in the program led by Beth Gould of Greater Vision Life Coaching. The workshop is free of charge and lunch will be served. This project is made possible by a grant from the Yakima Valley Community Foundation. To register contact NAMI Yakima at info@namiyakima.org or call the NAMI office at 509-453-8229.

The NAMI Family to Family Class begins Thursday, October 4 and will meet weekly until December 13, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This course is for family members and caregivers of those affected by a mental health condition. The course outline includes information about various mental illnesses, treatment options including medications, communication and coping skills, crisis intervention, recovery and advocacy. The class is free of charge to participants. To register, contact us at info@namiyakima.org or call the NAMI Yakima Office at 509-453-8229.

NAMI Washington and NAMI Yakima are sponsoring an Art Show at the 2018 Washington State NAMI Conference, scheduled for the Yakima Convention Center, September 28 & 29. Individuals with a mental health condition, their family members and friends are encouraged to submit entries. All skill levels and diverse art forms are welcome. For more information, contact info@namiyakima.org or call 509-453-8229.